CHAPTER - 1

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"You will marry Ashwin. Is that clear? I don't want any discussion on this topic. Next week will be your engagement ceremony and in six months you will get married to him. Now leave and start preparing for your engagement." His words sounded like order more than a statement. How can he take the most important decision of my life without even asking my opinion? His words pissed me off completely.

"This is not your life father and you don't have any right to impose your decisions on me. I don't even know Ashwin then how am I supposed to marry a random stranger just because you want it. I will not marry him." I protested but that was not the very wise idea as just after I completed my sentence my father came to my side from nowhere. His eyes were burning with anger and he choked my neck between both his hands. I was fighting to breathe but all in vain. My struggle only increased his grip n me. Darkness started to engulf me.

"Of course you will marry him, my beautiful daughter, if you want to live and want to attend your college. Otherwise, stay inside the house and wait for your wedding day. Because if you want or not you have to marry Ashwin and if you will co-operate then you can enjoy a few months of your bachelorhood else I'll make you marry him the next week." I was still gasping for air when someone released me from his grip and hugged me tightly. Oh, she is my mom.

"She will marry him. I'll talk to her but please don't hurt my daughter. She will do whatever you want." She begged my father between her sobs.

"Better" and he left us alone in the hall. I let myself fall on the floor. Mom was still hugging me and crying at my condition. Her condition was also not very good n this house she was just a showpiece in this big mansion, or should I say big castle. We are just puppets in my father's hand. We have to do whatever he wants else he will torture us in the best possible way. As a child, I always wonder why my mom is going through so much pain. Why doesn't she leave this man but as a grown-up now I can understand how difficult it is for her to leave this house. One day I forced my mom to run away from here and also tried the same but couldn't even cross the limits of the city when his men caught us and the result of this failed escape was very painful for me and my mother both. We both were tortured with the hunter for hours and then tied with thick ropes for many days. That monster didn't even care to provide us some food. He only left us when we promised to never do that again. And since then we are here in this Dracula house caged forever.

"I know my daughter this is not easy for you but we can't do anything to save you. I'm so helpless that I can't even fight for my own daughter's rights. I am so sorry baby. I'm the worst mother."

"No mom you are the best mom ever. It was you who saved me every time from him. Because of you, I am alive. Don't cry, mom. Everything will be alright. I believe that destiny has saved some happiness for me also. We will find a solution to this." I consoled her but I was myself I was not sure about my poor fate.

"Okay now get up and change yourself in some decent clothes. I'm sure that Miss Kiara Serena doesn't want to be late for her first day of college. I'll make your favorite pasta so don't take much time."

My mother knows me well. She knows how to make me happy even in the worst conditions. I kissed her cheeks and ran towards my room. I took a quick shower and wrap myself in a towel and came out of the bathroom. I changed myself in a knee-length lavender dress and white pumps. I did light makeup and put an expensive watch on my wrist as an accessory. I grabbed my books and came downstairs to have my favorite pasta.

"My baby is looking so beautiful. No wonder why guys fall for you so easily. Every guy would die to have such a hot girlfriend." My mom teased me

"C'mon mom. I don't need to waste so much time on me to please guys. They will fall for me anyway. After all, I am Kiara Serena, the only heir of the Serena empire." I winked and both of us burst into the laugh.

Of course, I was looking hot. It is my first day of college and everyone has to know who I am. I have to look gorgeous. I blushed at my own thought.

After finishing my breakfast my mom hugged me and bid me goodbye. I opened the door to my garage and looked around to find a suitable car for the day. Some perks of being a multi-billionaire include having many cars in your garage. I choose my silver Volvo, my favorite. I started the engine and came out of the garage. I was going to accelerate my car but my father stopped me on the main door. That monkey was smiling beside him, Ashwin. Damm, what is he doing here? My father came near my car door and I slide down the window.

"Ashwin will go with you. His college is near your's so will you drop him?" I sighed

"Yes, dad." As if I had a choice

That monkey jumped beside me and showed his ugly smile. I ignored him started the car. I was driving very fast because I want to get rid of him as soon as possible.

"Now that is not a way to greet your future husband. You should wish me morning." He said in an irritating voice.

"Good morning"

"That's like my baby doll. So you are happy with our engagement right? Of course, you would be. Many girls die for spending just a night in my bed and you are getting this opportunity for life. You are very lucky you know."

I applied sudden brakes as we've reached his college. His head hit the dashboard.

I suddenly apologized although I didn't mean it at all.

"I'm so sorry Ashwin. Of course, I am lucky to have you as my husband." Jerk, I muttered under my breathe.

He rubbed his forehead and I tried to make an innocent face. He opened the door and entered his college without saying a word. I also rushed towards my college.

I was proud of my mom's decision to choose arts for me instead of science. Due to this decision of hers's I was away from that monkey Ashwin for at least a few hours. At home, he always comes to irritate me. That's why my mom suggested me to take arts. At least I could spend some time away from that jerk. Love you mom.

As I entered the college I noticed that everyone was staring at me, oppss! My car, to be precise. I parked the car in the corner and started walking towards my new class. As expected, boys were ogling me and girls were... I don't know why they were staring me deadly eyes. I ignored them and continued walking to my class. As I entered I noticed that I was late. The lecture was already started and everyone started looking at my face as if I was an alien. But the proffessor didn't seem angry.

"Miss Serena you are late. I know you are the daughter of this college's trustee but I expect you to come to class on time. Take your seat."

"Good morning sir," I said and looked for a seat where I could sit but almost while class was full and there were only a few seats at the back of the classroom. I walked towards it took my seat. I took notes of everything taught by the teacher because I was aware of my few days in college. Class ended and few girls joined me and we went to our new class. We took our seats. The seat behind me was empty so before anyone could grab it a stupid looking tall guy sit on it.

"Hey I'm Nitin and what's your name beautiful."

"Kiara Serena"

"So you are the reason why all girl's are licking their boyfriend's face" he winked

"And your girlfriend is not possessive?"

"I'm single until you want to change my relationship status"

We both laughed. Actually, he was not that bad. He has a muscular physique, a well-built body, and dark black orbs. He was taller than most of the guys which gained him positive points.

My first day of college passed well and I returned home. I entered the hall and just by looking at the scene my mood spoiled. There were more than ten fashion designers with a hand full of dresses and that jerk was selecting some dresses.

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